Beginning in June, Tottenham Hotspur is anticipated to increase its pursuit of Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, and the Scottish champions anticipate receiving an approach, according to sources.
Spurs are still looking for a long-term replacement for Antonio Conte, who was fired at the end of March. Prior to Ryan Mason taking over as temporary coach for the final six games of the 2022–23 season, his former assistant Cristian Stellini temporarily succeeded him.
Tottenham has long maintained that they do not have a top target for the position, although they have had discussions with a number of applicants. In April, Luis Enrique spoke with Spurs, and in recent weeks, the club has backed off its pursuit of Julian Nagelsmann.
They then focused on Arne Slot, but the Dutchman quickly signed a new deal with newly crowned Eredivisie winners Feyenoord.
Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter, who are both unemployed, are still on Spurs' short list, and they have been informed of the potential availability of Wolves' Julen Lopetegui.
According to 90min, Tottenham has done its research on Postecoglou of Celtic. When questioned about his future before the Hoops' final Scottish Premiership match of the season, the Australian remained evasive.
Celtic anticipates receiving an approach after this Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Inverness Caledonian Thistle because they feel Postecoglou is a top contender for the Spurs position.
Postecoglou now has a rolling 12-month contract, but Celtic are attempting to lock him into a long-term arrangement in order to fend off Spurs' threat.
However, there are concerns the 57-year-old may see this as his final opportunity to lead a significant Premier League team considering the difficult journey that brought him to this point in his career.
Although Postecoglou has never had a managerial position in one of the top five European leagues, he has made an impression during his two years at Celtic by introducing an entertaining style of play. He has also received accolades for his charismatic hiring of Asian players.
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